Introduction
Each
RV
generator set
must
be installed properly
if
it
is
to operate reliably, quietly, and most importantly
-
safely.
Therefore, read the entire manual and housing/exhaust
.kit
instructions before starting the installation.
This
manual details installation procedures
for
the Onan
BGE
and BGELgeneratorsets. For operation and main-
tenance procedures, refer to the Operator’s Manual
.*
which accompanies each
unit.
Listed
and certified,
this
generator set meets or exceeds
all requirements of the National Electrical Code, Article
551
(NFPA
70)
as
well
as ANSI/RVIA Standard EGS-1.
UL
Standard 1248, and CSA
Bulletin
946. Recreational
vehicle installations MUST comply
with
these specifica-
tions as well as ANSI 11
9.2,
Standard for Recreational
Vehicles. The recreational vehicle manufacturer and
generator set installer
MUST
also comply
with
any local
codes such as California Administrative Code
Title
25,
which pertains to the generator set installation.
UL
listing
and
CSA
certification
applies
to 60
Hz
models
only.
Requirements
fo
be considered prior to the installation
are
listed
below. Each
is
covered
in
the following text
or
associated
kit
instructions.
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Level and supportive mounting surface.
0
Adequate cooling
air.
0
Discharge
of
circulated air.
0
Discharge
of
exhaust gases.
0
Electrical connections.
0
Fuel installation.
0
Accessibility for maintenance and service.
0
Noise levels.
The
following
list
of installation codes and safe.,
recommendations pertains to the installation
and
opera-
tion
of
this
RV
generator set. The address of each
agency
is
listed
so
that
you
can obtain a copy
for
your
own use.
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INSTALLATION
CODES
AND
SAFETY
RECOMMENDATIONS
I
i
1.
ANSI-Al19.2 Recreational
Veh.
ANSI/RVIA-EGS-1
Industry
Assoc.
14650
Lee Road
Chantilla
VA
22021
2.
NFPA
70
(N.E.C.)
National Fire
470
Atlantic Ave.
Boston
MA
0221
0
NFPA-501
C
Protection Assoc.
3.
CSA Electrical Canadian Standards
Bulletin
#946
Assoc.
-
Housing
&
Const. Materials Section
178
Rexdale
Blvd.
Rexdale
Ont.
Canada
M9W
1
R3
4.
UL
Standard
1248
Underwriters
Lab
Inc.
333
Pfingsten
Road
Northbrook
IL
60062
5.
California State of California
Administrative Documents Section
Code
-
Title 25
Chapter
3
North Highlands
CA
P.O.
Box
101
5
95660
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AWARNING
I
Incorrect installation, service,
or
replacement of parts can result
in
severe
personal injury and/or equipment damage. Service personnel must be qualified
to perform electrical
and
mechanical component installation.
2
Redistribution or publication of this document,
by any means, is strictly prohibited.
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